What They Are Saying: Water Sector, Industry and Federal Partners Applaud EPA’s Newly Launched Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON – On April 16, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0 to harness the power of water reuse for American industry, the artificial intelligence (AI) future, and American energy dominance while strengthening public health protections and safeguarding the nation's water resources.
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Here’s what people are saying:
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: “The Trump EPA is proving every day that protecting the environment and growing the economy go hand in hand. Water reuse has never been more important. WRAP 2.0 builds on the strong foundation established during President Trump’s first term and unleashes the power of American ingenuity to advance prosperity and make America the global AI leader, while supporting public health, strengthening water resources, and Making America Healthy Again.”
EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi: “In the years since the original WRAP was launched, our nation’s water needs have changed rapidly. WRAP 2.0 is a comprehensive strategy that will target ways we can reuse water resources to strengthen key sectors of our economy while protecting human health and the environment. Thanks to collaborative partnerships across government and industry, we are developing innovative solutions and charting a course of transformational progress for American businesses, families, and communities.”
EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer: “Water reuse supports American prosperity while protecting water resources for communities across the country. I am thrilled that WRAP 2.0 is bringing together a unique group of public and private leaders from American industry, technology companies, the energy sector, the water sector, and government. By working together to strategically reuse water for specific purposes, WRAP 2.0 will multiply water’s benefits to deliver innovative solutions for all Americans.”
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD): “America’s AI leadership depends on us moving quickly in the development of new AI infrastructure. I applaud President Trump and Administrator Zeldin’s constant efforts to maintain and grow our global leadership and unleash American AI dominance. As water use for AI becomes an increasing topic of discussion, it’s critical that we tackle it head on and WRAP 2.0 is a major leap forward in strengthening our water resources for AI, for farmers, and for all Americans.”
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Katherine Scarlett: “With President Trump’s leadership, the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 revitalizes successful partnerships and collaboration to accelerate water reuse in the United States. Through this plan, the Trump administration will help provide Americans access to clean and safe drinking water while promoting job growth and innovation.”
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle: “The Army Civil Works program and the Army Corps of Engineers is critically important to our great nation, and we can't do our job without our partnership with the tremendous leaders we have at the EPA in Administrator Zeldin, David Fotouhi, and Jess Kramer. It is a feature of the Trump Administration to have this kind of collaboration across agencies. Water is a finite resource, and we all have vital roles to play coordinating and collaborating across the interagency in order to ensure we don't fail the American people.”
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark: “Water is essential to growing our economy— from powering critical AI and energy infrastructure to determining where a business can expand. The Chamber is proud to partner with the EPA on the launch of WRAP 2.0, which advances industry-led approaches to secure a reliable water supply for our nation’s future. We look forward to working with our members and Administrator Zeldin to implement this important initiative.”
Alliance for Chemical Distribution President and CEO Eric R. Byer: “The Alliance for Chemical Distribution applauds the announcement of the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0., marking a step toward increased collaboration between industry and state and federal partners. Reliable access to water is key to the safe and efficient production, distribution, and use of chemicals that are essential to Americans’ everyday lives. WRAP 2.0 will enhance efficiency, promote sustainability, and aid in maintaining the reliability of the chemical distribution supply chain.”
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Head of Energy and Water for the Americas Brandon Oyer: “Amazon is helping lead the data center industry in expanding the use of reclaimed water for cooling, operating 22 facilities with reclaimed water today, with plans to expand to nearly 100 U.S. locations by 2030. As part of our commitment to be water positive by 2030, we’re working closely with local communities and investing to upgrade their treatment facilities and build reclaimed water systems that take pressure off drinking water, improve local water systems, and generate new long-term revenue for these communities. The EPA’s National Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 is an important step toward removing barriers and scaling this infrastructure nationwide, which supports jobs, strengthens water security, and ensures the country is equipped to power American innovation, including AI.”
American Forest & Paper Association Vice President of Public Policy Paul Noe: “WRAP 2.0 is an important step toward strengthening water resources while supporting economic growth. We appreciate Administrator Zeldin, Assistant Administrator Kramer, and the EPA team’s leadership on water reuse, an approach already central to pulp and paper manufacturing, where water can be reused 10 times or more in the production process.”
American Petroleum Institute (API) Vice President Holly Hopkins: “We welcome EPA’s continued focus on advancing solutions to expand water reuse and recycling. This is an area of active innovation for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, where improved data, operational practices, and emerging technologies are strengthening long-term water management across producing regions.”
Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) Executive Director Ben Grumbles: “ECOS supports the continued federal focus and effort by U.S. EPA and others to advance water reuse, including assisting states and pursuing opportunities in the industrial and energy sectors.”
Ground Water Protection Council Executive Director Dan Yates: “The WRAP has been one of the most successful EPA endeavors of the last decade by fostering collaborative, non-regulatory action on water reuse and helping make sure marginal quality waters can be brought to bear for local, state, and national resource needs. We support EPA’s ongoing commitment to reuse through WRAP 2.0.”
Grundfos USA Country President Anell Sims: “Grundfos congratulates EPA, Administrator Lee Zeldin, Assistant Administrator Jess Kramer, and all our partners, including the WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation, for working together to launch this important next step at a time when water reuse has never been more important. WRAP 2.0 is focused on harnessing innovation and scale to ensure that now, more than ever, water is not wasted. From data centers to agriculture, AI to industrial use, finding better ways to manage water helps American communities thrive, businesses grow and improves affordability for families.”
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Executive Vice President Dain Hansen:“The EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 highlights the growing importance of diversified water strategies to strengthen resilience and protect public health. The plumbing industry plays a critical role in advancing these solutions, including through the safe deployment of alternate water sources such as rainwater and stormwater. Leveraging consensus-based standards, third-party certification, and a trained workforce will be essential to ensure these systems are implemented safely, efficiently, and at scale. IAPMO looks forward to working with EPA and partners to advance practical, standards-driven approaches that expand water reuse while safeguarding fit-for-purpose water quality.”
International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) President John Freedman: “The International Desalination and Reuse Association applauds U.S. EPA for its leadership in developing the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0, an initiative that reflects growing global momentum toward resilient water management through the scaling of water reuse. As water challenges increasingly transcend borders, efforts like this demonstrate the importance of leadership, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in advancing resilient and circular water systems worldwide. IDRA remains committed to working alongside stakeholders across government, business, and industry—both in the United States and internationally—to accelerate water reuse through innovation, the exchange of expertise, and forward-looking technologies.”
Micron Technology Executive Vice President for Global Operations Manish Bhatia: “As demand for advanced memory grows, so does the responsibility to manage water in our manufacturing process wisely. Micron is focused on protecting our water resources and has a commitment to achieve 75% water conservation through onsite reuse and recycling efforts as well as water restoration projects in the communities we operate by 2030. WRAP 2.0 reinforces the kind of innovation‑driven partnership between government and industry that enables U.S. technology leadership and economic growth while safeguarding local water supplies.”
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chairman Bill Owens: “NAHB applauds EPA Administrator Zeldin’s release of the next version of EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0, a multifaceted strategy promoting innovative water reuse practices and technologies to ensure the communities NAHB members build have access to safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable water sources now and in the future.”
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deputy Administrator and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Tim Petty: “NOAA is proud to partner with EPA to kick off the next chapter of the Administration's Water Reuse Action Plan. As a member of the water subcabinet, I know how vital water is to Americans' livelihoods, the economic activities of our coastal communities, and the health of our nation. I look forward to the continued implementation of new technologies and visionary strategies for safe, efficient water reuse that will tangibly benefit the American people.”
National Rural Water Association (NRWA) CEO Matt Holmes: “Water reuse is a critical component to ensuring America's water supply remains sustainable well into the future. NRWA stands ready to partner with the EPA and the sector as WRAP 2.0 is implemented to protect human health and the environment while strengthening the economy.”
Produced Water Society Vice President Rajendra Ghimire: “Energy security in the 21st century will be defined as much by water as by hydrocarbons. WRAP 2.0 reflects a necessary pivot toward integrated water-energy strategies. Produced water at scale in basins like the Permian represents one of the largest untapped water resources in the United States. Unlocking its value is not just an environmental imperative, but a strategic lever for energy resilience, industrial growth, and economic competitiveness.”
Simplot Vice President of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Alan Prouty: “At Simplot, we not only work at our sites to continuously improve water efficiency and reuse, but we recognize that healthy, thriving watersheds are central to all the work we do, including farming, food production, and to the communities that we live in. Also, we want to work with key partners to improve water availability and quality. That's why EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 is important as they want to work with industry to achieve these objectives. This includes streamlining the permitting of water reuse for the food sector.”
TETRA Technologies Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Brady Murphy: “TETRA welcomes the release of the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 and its focus on collaboration and practical, science-based pathways to expand water reuse. As water demand continues to grow, WRAP 2.0 underscores the importance of evaluating produced water as a potential resource—when safeguards are in place. Solutions like TETRA Oasis Total Desalination Solution show how advanced treatment can help responsibly unlock that potential.”
The Water Research Foundation CEO Peter Grevatt: “The Water Research Foundation is excited to join with EPA and so many terrific partners to leverage our extensive portfolio of water reuse research to advance the safe practice of water reuse in communities in the US and around the globe.”
U.S. Water Alliance CEO Mami Hara: “Water reuse is an essential part of our nation’s One Water future. By forging pathways to expand water reuse in industrial and energy processes, especially at data centers, EPA builds on the water sector’s great work implementing the first WRAP. These efforts underscore the essential nature of water infrastructure in driving the US economy.”
Veralto Senior Vice President and Chief Segment Officer for Water Quality Melissa Kapity: “We applaud the launch of EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan and the important progress it represents. Water reuse is critical in protecting one of our most vital resources, and we’re committed to partnering with government and industry to turn innovation into real‑world, sustainable solutions.”
Veolia Executive Vice President of Government Affairs in North America and former Assistant Administrator for Water at EPA Dave Ross: “America’s thriving economy and growing population need a reliable, affordable supply of high-quality water for the future, and water reuse has to be part of the solution. EPA’s first Water Reuse Action Plan accelerated the adoption of water reuse in the United States through the power of collaborative partnerships. As a global leader in water reuse, Veolia is pleased to partner with EPA on several new initiatives in WRAP 2.0 to scale the deployment of industrial reuse and develop the workforce necessary to enhance our nation’s environmental security through better water management.”
Water Environment Federation Executive Director Ralph Exton: “The adoption of water reuse is critical to ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future. Reuse connects municipal, industrial, and agricultural water needs and is essential to building drought resilience, protecting the environment, and supporting economic growth. WEF is eager to partner with EPA and other stakeholders through WRAP 2.0 to advance innovative, reliable water reuse solutions across industries.”
WateReuse Association President and Director of Tucson Water John Kmiec: “The WateReuse Association and its members are looking forward to working alongside EPA, federal partners, utilities, communities, and industry leaders across the country to advance this important initiative. Water reuse improves resilience in the face of uncertainty. And it helps ensure that our economy has the dependable water resources needed to grow and compete.”
WateReuse Association Executive Director Bruno Pigott: “WateReuse Association is proud to have helped design and implement the original Water Reuse Action Plan, and partner on this latest update. Water reuse is an essential tool to empower American industry, protect public health, and preserve our natural resources. We are grateful to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its continued leadership on reducing barriers to water reuse across the country.”
Xylem Senior Director of Government and Industry Relations Josh Mahan: “The Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 underscores that scaling water reuse will depend on advanced, connected, and data-driven systems while supporting economic growth, industry, and emerging technologies. Xylem is proud to support this national effort by helping utilities and communities deploy innovative treatment, monitoring, and digital solutions that enable smarter decisions and maximize the value of every drop."